Submitted by Alabama High School Athletic Association (Photo by Marla Jones | Southern Torch) BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an 18-point lead by halftime and then staved…
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Sylvania Soccer to Host Bingo Night
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The 2020 Sylvania Lady Rams soccer team. (Submitted Photo) SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania Soccer will host a bingo night on Saturday, February 29. …
Cornerstone Wins First State Championship
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Ann Nelson Photography) OXFORD, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy Lady Eagles won the Alabama Christian Athletic Association Division State Basketball Championship…
State Round Bound
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Collinsville’s Lady Panthers (28-3) opened its Class 2A semifinal game with five 3-point goals Monday afternoon and then turned to its…
Rainsville Recognizes Tree City Winners
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com Photo: PICTURED (Back Row): Jeff Keener, Dan Green, Brandon Freeman, Derek Rosson, Rodger Lingerfelt, Bejan Taheri, and Marshall Stiefel. (Front Row): Stephen Crowell, Reagan…
Memorial Garden for the Unborn planned for DeKalb
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Sav-A-Life of DeKalb County, Inc. has announced the start of a memorial garden for women and men grieving from abortion. The project, which…
Brewer Announces Bid for Re-Election
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, Councilperson Lynn Locklear Brewer announced her intention to seek a second term on the Fort Payne City Council. Brewer is a…
Arrests made in multiple burglaries across North Alabama
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. —From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S.…